# Blues Notecard

Connect the Blues Notecard starter kit to Soracom.

In this guide, we will provide information on how to set up and configure the Blues Notecard IoT Starter Kit for Soracom.

![Blues Notecard Starter Kit](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/starter-kit.BUwKHZDN_Zju7Wt.webp)

## Requirements

To follow along with this guide, you will need the following:

- A computer with:

  - Internet access
  - A browser that supports the Web Serial API, like Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Opera installed.
  - An available USB port

- A Soracom account

- A Blues Notecard IoT Starter Kit for Soracom containing:

  - Notecard Cell+WiFi (Global LTE Cat-1 and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi) with Type E M.2 key.
  - Notecarrier F developer board with Type E M.2 slot.
  - Swan (STM32-based host MCU)
  - Molex Dual Cellular and GPS Antenna

- A micro USB to USB-A data cable (not a charge-only cable)

- A device capable of scanning a QR code.

> [!NOTE]
>
> In order for the Notecard Cell+WiFi to connect to a cellular network, you will need to be located in an area where LTE Cat-M1 connectivity is supported by the Soracom IoT SIM card. To check network coverage, refer to [**Supported Carriers**](https://docs.soracom.io/en/coverage) page.

## Soracom Setup

### Registering the Soracom eSIM

Before using the starer kit you will need to register the embedded SIM (eSIM) used by the modem to your Soracom account.

1. Scan the QR code on your Notecard modem and follow it to the scanned URL.

   ![Notecard](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/blues-notecard.LNQ4GjMv_1BbaEA.webp)

2. The `dev.blues.io` page you are directed to will contain information specific to your device. Make a note of the information in the **SIM ICCID** and **SIM PUK** fields. It will be used to register your SIM to your Soracom account.

3. Sign in to the **[User Console](https://console.soracom.io/?coverage_type=g)**. From the **☰ Menu**, open the **SIM Management** screen. Ensure that you have selected the **Global** coverage type.

4. Click the **+ Register SIM** button.

   ![Register SIM](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/register-sim.C5nL9cbj_ZX0yjp.webp)

5. From the **Direct Input** tab, enter the ICCID and PUK numbers of the SIM, and, if desired, assign the SIM a descriptive name such as `Blues`. Then click **Register**.

   ![Register Global SIM](https://docs.soracom.io/_astro/register-global-sim.L-C1PIMV_Ziqp2t.webp)

## Blues Setup and Next Steps

Blues has a large amount of documentation for the Notecard and the Note platform available on their webpage:

- [Blues Quickstart](https://dev.blues.io/quickstart/)
- [Notecard Cell+WiFi Datasheet](https://dev.blues.io/datasheets/notecard-datasheet/note-wbglw/)
- [Notecarrier F Datasheet](https://dev.blues.io/hardware/notecarrier-datasheet/notecarrier-f/)
- [Swan Datasheet](https://dev.blues.io/hardware/swan-datasheet/)

## Additional Resources and Support

For complete information on Soracom User Console tools and capabilities, full documentation is available on the [**Soracom Developer Site**](https://docs.soracom.io/).

If you run into any trouble, feel free to [**submit a support ticket**](https://docs.soracom.io/en/services/account/support).